Why Buy When You Can Rent? Inside the New Apple Device Leasing Program
The Apple device leasing program is officially here to transform how you flex your tech without draining your savings account. Partnering with buy-now-pay-later giant Klarna, Cupertino is letting U.S. customers lease everything from the flagship iPhone 17 lineup to sleek MacBook Pros. Starting at just $17.99 per month for iPhones, Apple is turning hardware into yet another monthly subscription—joining Netflix, Spotify, and your gym membership.
Out With the Old, In With the Flexible Leases
Goodbye, legacy iPhone Upgrade Program; hello, multi-device freedom. Under the new Apple device leasing program, iPhones and Apple Watches are available on 12- or 24-month lease terms, while heavy-hitters like Macs and iPads can be rented for 24 or 36 months.
Eligible hardware spans top-tier gear, including:
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iPhones: iPhone 17 lineup and iPhone Air
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Macs: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, and Mac Studio
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iPads: iPad Air, iPad Pro, and iPad Mini
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Watches: Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 3
Budget-friendly devices—like the iPhone 16 or Apple Watch SE—missed the VIP list, as this program specifically targets high-ticket items meant to soften the blow of rising electronics prices.
Beating Inflation Before the Next Big iPhone Drop
With memory shortages and tech inflation pushing industry insiders to warn of impending $1,500 price tags—and rumors swirling about Apple’s upcoming foldable flagship—consumers are holding onto phones for nearly two years. The Apple device leasing program drops the barrier to entry from the old program’s $42/month starting rate down to a digestible $17.99/month. By keeping monthly payments low, Apple makes sure you never have to miss out on the latest tech upgrade cycle.
Is Your Next Mac a Subscription?
Whether you view it as ultimate payment flexibility or just another monthly fee to track, Apple’s strategy is clear: luxury tech should feel as painless as paying for streaming services. Head to your nearest Apple Store, open the app, or visit Apple online today to see if leasing your next setup makes sense for your wallet!
